The BTY-80 is a unique custom keyboard featuring a condensed TKL layout, through-hole PCB design, and a chrome-plated stainless steel plate. Compatible with QMK, it offers flexibility for enthusiasts and will be available for pre-order with RGB glow options and a distinctive look.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (3)
"Several users expressed interest and excitement about the keyboard's unique design and features."
"One user mentioned they can't wait for the project to proceed and love the design overall."
"Another user highlighted that the keyboard is pretty much exactly what they're looking for in a macroboard."
Negative (3)
"Concerns were raised about the non-symmetrical design and its impact on usability."
"One user mentioned that the off-center spacebar looks very off and suggested alternatives."
"A comment questioned the unusual choice of a steel plate and its costs."
Suggestions (3)
A user suggested offering a simpler acrylic version to reduce costs.
Another suggestion was to ensure compatibility with 2x2u layouts.
Request for space for a rotary encoder was made, along with a desire for different plate options.
Questions (3)
One user inquired about compatibility of the PCB with low profile switches.
Questions were also raised about the ominous space underneath the spacebar and its usability.
A user asked for updates about the project status.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has diverse feedback with a mix of positive enthusiasm and some critical points. There are substantial suggestions for improvements and a high number of comments indicating active engagement.
Project Specs
- Name
- BTY-80
- Layout Size
- TKL
- Connection
- USB-C
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Material
- Acrylic
- Case Colors
- Clear
- Polling Rate
- -
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- Yes
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- Battery capacity
- -
- Weight
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Backlight
- Yes
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- No
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- USB passthrough
- No